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A Matter of the Mind: Extracting A Deadly Brain Tumor

In this episode of Breakthrough Medicine you’ll witness a patient diagnosed with a glioblastoma, one of the most deadly forms of brain cancer, remain completely conscious while doctors perform brain surgery to remove his tumor. Experience this precise surgery where the patient must stay awake to protect his language function and learn about the revolutionary brain tumor vaccine offered at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center that is only available at a handful of medical centers nationwide.